Post Doctoral Scholar | CREOL, University of Central Florida
About the job
Space–time wave packets (STWP) are pulsed beams that propagate diffraction free and dispersion free by virtue of tight correlations introduced between their spatial and temporal spectral degrees of freedom. Our group has experimentally synthesized optical STWPs and demonstrated remarkable STWP properties including propagation invariance over long distances. However, experimental demonstrations have been done at low pulse energies and low average powers. We are using nonlinear difference frequency generation to achieve strong amplification of a STWP without losing its spatial and temporal correlations. We are studying the effects of spectral bandwidth, phase mismatch, walkoff, dispersion effects and conversion efficiency. Additionally, we are studying the effects of turbulence on STWP propagation as well as generating STWPs at a variety of wavelengths.
A prospective candidate will play an important role in designing and performing experiments as well as theoretical development conducted by our group. Emphasis will be upon new experiments aimed to investigate and optimize nonlinear frequency conversion of space-time wave packets.
Responsibilities
Report progress and issues to professors managing optics and photonics research efforts
Lead and advise students on their research and career paths
Seek new topics to investigate in the area of parameter correlations in optics
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
- PhD in the fields of Optics and/or related fields (Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics).
- Proven experimental experience working with lasers and optical systems. Experience with nonlinear frequency conversion would be desirable though we will provide appropriate guidance as needed.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- US citizen or permanent resident
Start date of position is flexible.
Salaries are negotiable.
With Interest Contact
Kenneth L Schepler, PhD schepler@creol.ucf.edu
Research Professor
CREOL, The College of Optics & Photonics
University of Central Florida
4304 Scorpius St
Orlando, FL 32816-2700